The self-regulation process on child development

Authors

  • Maria Beatriz Martins LINHARES 1 Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Departamento de Neurociências e Ciências do Comportamento.
  • Carolina Beatriz Savegnago MARTINS Universidade de São Paulo, Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Programa de Aprimoramento Profissional em Psicologia do Desenvolvimento na Área da Saúde

Keywords:

Autorregulação, Cognição, Comportamento, Personalidade

Abstract

The self-regulation is a basic process related to adapted developmental outcomes. The aim of the present study was to present a topical review about the concept of self-regulation throughout the child development. First, the self-regulation of process of children was examined by Sameroff’s Transactional Model of Development theoretical framework. Subsequently, the self-regulation process was characterized according to the following main components: cognitive regulation and neurocognitive mechanisms, emotional regulation, and behavioral regulation. Furthermore, the relationship between the regulatory processes and temperament was examined. Finally, the relevant influence of the co-regulator caregivers on composition of the self-regulatory process of child development was also analyzed.

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Published

2023-03-31

How to Cite

LINHARES, M. B. M., & MARTINS, C. B. S. (2023). The self-regulation process on child development. Psychological Studies, 32(2). Retrieved from https://periodicos.puc-campinas.edu.br/estpsi/article/view/8163

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SPECIAL SECTION THEMATIC: COPING AND SELF-REGULATION